Mayor Michael Bloomberg says that he and Black met this morning and agreed mutually that "it is in the city's best interest" if she resigns. Bloomberg says he takes full responsibility for Black's appointment not being successful.

Bloomberg's appointment of the former media executive has proven to be one of the deepest embarrassments of his administration.

Black's appointment stirred outrage from the beginning. Critics blasted her lack of education experience and connection to the public school system.The mayor said she would be replaced by Deputy Mayor Dennis Walcott.